The LA Galaxy are the hottest and most recognizable team in the MLS for a number of reasons. The first reason is obviously because of their big stars like Donovan Ricketts, Landon Donovan, Edson Buddle, and David Beckham. These stars are basically the glue of the team that has held them together all through the season.

Donovan and Beckham provide defense and offense through their roles in the midfield. Buddle is a scoring machine having netted 17 goals this season. Ricketts is always up there with the best keepers in the entire league as well.

The Galaxy open up their post-season with a match against Seattle. While Seattle has a lot of key players and talent, the Galaxy have an upper hand when it comes to experience. I honestly think that Seattle could have advanced if they were to have played any one of the other 7 teams, but fate has landed them the toughest match of all.

It will be an exciting game nonetheless and do not officially count Seattle out yet as anything can happen, but my prediction is a 2-0 win for the Galaxy.